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Is the Scratch infected?

2022-09-05 09:50:40
I have a scratch and I am sharing it's image. Please tell me is it infection and what should I do with it?
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Kindly discuss for your concern

Answered2022-09-18 04:04:08

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Answered2022-09-05 17:08:58

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It will subside... Just apply T.bact ointment twice daily

Answered2022-09-05 12:32:51

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Looks some minor infection which is good enough to heal by itself.

Answered2022-09-05 10:51:51

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Hi, it seems to be boil, take Tab Pantaprazole 40mg BBF Tab Cefixime BD for 3 days T bact ointment apply twice

Answered2022-09-05 10:30:43

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It's looking like a boil. Just apply neomycin ointment and take Tab.cefixime twice a day (morning and night ) for 3 days along with tab.pantoprazole 40 mg only in the morning
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keep the area clean and if you have similar complaints elsewhere in the body go to a dermatologist

Answered2022-09-05 10:17:05

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Can help you, kindly provide me detailed history for proper diagnosis and further management

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T.bact ointment for local application

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